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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 199-213 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
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E-waste economics : a Nigerian perspective. / Ejiogu, Amanze R.
In: Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal, Vol. 24, No. 2, 2013, p. 199-213.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - E-waste economics
T2 - a Nigerian perspective
AU - Ejiogu, Amanze R.
PY - 2013
Y1 - 2013
N2 - The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview on the e-waste topic, highlight the economic arguments for dumping e-waste in developing countries and examine the issues around the e-waste problems in Nigeria. The methodology adopted is based on a review of existing literature, personal observation and interviews. Electronic waste, or e-waste, has emerged as a major problem in quite a number of developing countries, as well as an opportunity for development and economic growth. As a result of its high toxic content, it creates problems of environmental pollution and is a hazard to human health when not handled properly. However, there is a huge demand for good quality, second-hand equipment in developing countries and there seem to be strong economic arguments for exporting scrap electronic and electrical equipment to those countries. The e-waste trade has grown in Nigeria, causing several socio-economic problems. The paper contributes to the growing body of knowledge on e-waste in developing countries, especially Nigeria. It provides insight into the economic arguments that encourage the continuance of the e-waste problem.
AB - The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview on the e-waste topic, highlight the economic arguments for dumping e-waste in developing countries and examine the issues around the e-waste problems in Nigeria. The methodology adopted is based on a review of existing literature, personal observation and interviews. Electronic waste, or e-waste, has emerged as a major problem in quite a number of developing countries, as well as an opportunity for development and economic growth. As a result of its high toxic content, it creates problems of environmental pollution and is a hazard to human health when not handled properly. However, there is a huge demand for good quality, second-hand equipment in developing countries and there seem to be strong economic arguments for exporting scrap electronic and electrical equipment to those countries. The e-waste trade has grown in Nigeria, causing several socio-economic problems. The paper contributes to the growing body of knowledge on e-waste in developing countries, especially Nigeria. It provides insight into the economic arguments that encourage the continuance of the e-waste problem.
U2 - 10.1108/14777831311303083
DO - 10.1108/14777831311303083
M3 - Article
VL - 24
SP - 199
EP - 213
JO - Management of Environmental Quality
JF - Management of Environmental Quality
SN - 1477-7835
IS - 2
ER -